with such a great attitude no matter what your situation is you always try and stay positive and look for the answer and then do it .. when you get a new truck or when you crash the trailer or the axles break and you made the mistake of buying new axles that didn't fit .... you didn't get all screaming mad at others or how you have such bad luck or how the guy should have done this or that because it wasn't your fault ... you dealt with the problem like a boss and moved forward when others have the issues that you have shown on this channel they would have made excuses to quit and blame others for their failures and yet you look at the positive and make the changes that you need and down the road you go making money and now helping so many others to make the same sorta money and all they need is the same sorta of attitude and drive then quite possibly will become a success like what you seems to be doing ... nice new family with a great home a prosperous career and who knew that you were a republican
I know you get a bunch of comments. But I’m 17 and would love to learn if I can get started driving soon. I’ve drove multiple 13 speed semis and bigger trucks, as I’ve grown up on a farm. I love driving and hauling stuff. Just want to get paid for it. Just would love to know how to start off young. I saw your video on how to start. But doesn’t tell me anything because I’m young. Thank you for all you do man!
I would have been looking for the job site supervisor and had him look at what the forklift driver did. Then if you have problems later, you have reported it and then have a leg to stand on if you need repairs.
Can you please explain when you say Enterprise truck, what do you mean?? You rent your trucks? Bc I’m about to lease and truck and buy a trailer from PA.So I just want more information before I start shopping around for a hot shot truck.
Tow Piglet you showed the damage and the tire slide marks. Anyone would and should pay you for the damage, I have also noted things like this in the bol so when the sign for it they acknowledge they hit the trailer . Paint and welding and inspection isn’t cheap and shouldn’t be in your dime or the insurance of your company
Yes definitely turn that in the rub rail damage may not be a out of service but could be. Also makes the trailer look bad. Dot works rather see a nice kept piece kf equipment than something that's damaged
That view of the ceiling crane loading is awesome. Amazing how much time and floor space that allows them to have. Cube out the usable floor space for higher ROI...smart operations and engineers that company has.
Just cause that isn't your trailer doesn't mean you shouldn't care about the damage to the basically insignificant rub rail, if you hit that loader with your trailer they'd be pissed and tell you to atleast never come back there
Tow Piglet Oh my. That’s crazy!! My dealer buys 4 million in inventory from them every year. Ordered mine about 6 weeks ago. It’s ok I’m not starting until January or so. At my age it’s kind of a hobby anyways. 😆
Hey Alex, how do you like that new Ford dually with the 10 speed transmission compared to the Ram 3500 dually? Can't wait to see how you like the 2021 Ford.
Have you ever pick up or deliver in South Texas like in McAllen Tx. Area us OTR get alot of frieght for dry van or Flat beds . But I want to know how the frieght for Hotshot Is ?
I had a loaded trailer I let my cousin use. He called me. The loader had @13k on it. He shoved it like that. So he called me to check it out. They offered to buy the trailer. But then I am short one. This was my 2nd best one. He paid for metal repairs, inspection. But you still worry.
New ride on the way, I think your the best thing that happened to enterprise. 👍 Do the other rental situations rent like enterprise does? Or have you looked into Ryder or Penske? I assume there is a reason why you haven't. Keep on trucking.🙌
From what I have seen, Penske and Ryder don't have 3500 series trucks to lease out. Not sure about Hertz. I know that Penske has Ford F550 for sale. But they are V-10, not 6.7 Power Stroke Diesel. At least according to their website.
@@the305hauler I looked up Penske some time back thinking about buying a truck to do hot shot with. Didn't see no 3500 series trucks on their website, except for box trucks.
Alex, since you have started hiring drivers, are you going to look into purchasing trucks instead of having to wait on Enterprise? These trucks seem to have a good resale at 100k if you didn’t want to keep them into the triple digits
@@ko9446 exactly. He has a track history. He works within program, repeat business, bit of free advertising.... smart businesses cater to ‘ own moneymakers, that pay on time. I would rather someone who takes care of stuff, pays on tine, notifying me of issues... then unknown offering slightly more... that I have to chase down.
I'd had their ass. When I had my flatbed, guy broke a side kit post and bent a rub rail. I fought them over it and they decided to have it repaired on-site and pay me 1k for lost day. Thats your equipment and it is what pays your bills. Today its 1 bend, tomorrow another. Next thing you know you have to replace the rail because you can't run straps anymore. Now you miss work on your dime fixing their mess up. Learned along time ago. After all if we mess up their product they hold us accountable. Please hold them accountable. Dont be part of the problem letting companies destroy your equipment.
Empty enclosed 7’ X7’x 18’ looking for a 4000 lbs max load. St Regis, MT to Denver area. Half ton pulling enclosed empty back. Doing hopefully full, and food for family. Delivered a player piano, dressers, bedroom set... packed to roof. MPG sucked with 40mph headwind. Your load would have pulled easier. Wish i had had 1 ton psd here. 850 miles each way to get it.... locked out OD, had to play hills to avoid reving engine, heating transmission. Yep dang hard to hotshot a half ton. ;). But I didn’t have to log my hours.
K Jenkins two sides of the business,both are great at doing what they do and I enjoy seeing the downside to hotshotting it’s like a reality check for new guys and some not so new guys. Or TP is really on some good meds and is happy no matter what if so I need some of those meds too,
Some people really do have the knack for it I was working as a mechanic in the army and got thrown into the supply position because they needed someone who was computer literate to fill until the new 92a got done in processing. This was after I did a similar position for 2 years in Germany. Hardly ever touched a vehicle. Instead I just coordinated the maintenance and financial side of TMPs. (We weren't allowed to work on the TMPs because they're leased through a 3rd party organization that's local to Germany) Thats when I learned I have more passion for logistics than as a mechanic. Don't get me wrong I love getting dirty under the hood but I love transportation and logistics more. I spend way less time mad at inanimate objects and people working in transportation. So overall I'm just happier. It was a win win for me. I'm out and driving with swift and huge surprise to me even. They treat me really well. Way better than I ever expected form a mega carrier.
@@Dortchskii I enjoy these military stories, two other family members who served went through the same thing, one was a computer logistics, worked the mail room..lol
Tow motor operator could have seriously injured someone for his negligence. When I got knocked off a trailer and broke my shoulder , ribs and hand and inner ear damage from hitting my head on the blacktop first thing the lawyer asked was it because of the tow motor driver. Had it been I wouldn’t be working today financially required to work that is .
Tow Piglet I had a guy pin me between the forklift and trailer when I first started driving 30 years ago and I thought I was going to have something missing but thank goodness it was just a bruising. I don’t trust other operators to this day . Either way it would seem they owe you about 500.00 for repairs and having it inspected again
@@TowPiglet still should have filed an incident report to company with pics of a 2ft drag. Maybe cosmetic now. But zing off those bearings 5k miles down the road wrecking spindle . Oh wait different episode. If situation was opposite you bet they go after you
i'll bet you my dirty socks that the guy operating the LULL ran into the building and then blamed the other hotshot driver... after he drove away of course !
The person who is reading this comment i wish you great success health love and happiness i am from morocco have a good life for everyone here God bless United States of America ^^💟🕇
One thing about Alex is he’s always happy. He must have some good meds. Lol
Arthur Weir or good coke
I need some!!!
No shit! He needs to share lol
Its called “Monster”
Yea, he's always on some shit. Gives me a headache listening to how fast he talks and the whole camera waving thing.
with such a great attitude no matter what your situation is you always try and stay positive and look for the answer and then do it .. when you get a new truck or when you crash the trailer or the axles break and you made the mistake of buying new axles that didn't fit .... you didn't get all screaming mad at others or how you have such bad luck or how the guy should have done this or that because it wasn't your fault ... you dealt with the problem like a boss and moved forward
when others have the issues that you have shown on this channel they would have made excuses to quit and blame others for their failures and yet you look at the positive and make the changes that you need and down the road you go making money and now helping so many others to make the same sorta money and all they need is the same sorta of attitude and drive then quite possibly will become a success like what you seems to be doing ... nice new family with a great home a prosperous career
and who knew that you were a republican
Alex you never get excited, your awsume to watch thanks for your energy.
What 3 trucks going big time. Congrats keep up the good work.
I know you get a bunch of comments. But I’m 17 and would love to learn if I can get started driving soon. I’ve drove multiple 13 speed semis and bigger trucks, as I’ve grown up on a farm. I love driving and hauling stuff. Just want to get paid for it. Just would love to know how to start off young. I saw your video on how to start. But doesn’t tell me anything because I’m young. Thank you for all you do man!
When you say "very few people want a government handout" ... that statement might not be so true for California
I would have been looking for the job site supervisor and had him look at what the forklift driver did. Then if you have problems later, you have reported it and then have a leg to stand on if you need repairs.
But that would of delayed me from picking up the next loads so I decided not to say anything so that I’m not late
@@TowPiglet Understood. But another way to look at it, if you suddenly need 4 new sets of bearings will made you late too.
Happy Pappy the only problem with that the next time that forklift driver has to load you you’ll be waiting all day to get loaded
A good frame and axle place should be able to check it and adjust it hopefully!
Can you please explain when you say Enterprise truck, what do you mean?? You rent your trucks? Bc I’m about to lease and truck and buy a trailer from PA.So I just want more information before I start shopping around for a hot shot truck.
Whoop whoop! I’m from Corpus Christie. Be careful with all the construction!
Send him a bill for your rubrail damage. Their fault
Even if I didn’t catch it on camera?
Tow Piglet you showed the damage and the tire slide marks. Anyone would and should pay you for the damage, I have also noted things like this in the bol so when the sign for it they acknowledge they hit the trailer . Paint and welding and inspection isn’t cheap and shouldn’t be in your dime or the insurance of your company
Yes definitely turn that in the rub rail damage may not be a out of service but could be. Also makes the trailer look bad. Dot works rather see a nice kept piece kf equipment than something that's damaged
Load not centered!!!
@@TowPiglet Thats why you should have got the foreman or supervisor to show him how he pushed the trailer at the time.
That view of the ceiling crane loading is awesome. Amazing how much time and floor space that allows them to have. Cube out the usable floor space for higher ROI...smart operations and engineers that company has.
This is a man who just loves his job.
Was that on hardy toll road? That place looks very familiar to me, actually right down the street
MBCI
Like to watch your video's
I got a question wat are your tarps sizes
Just cause that isn't your trailer doesn't mean you shouldn't care about the damage to the basically insignificant rub rail, if you hit that loader with your trailer they'd be pissed and tell you to atleast never come back there
whats the size of that tarp? is it a light weight or heavy duty??
HD 6ft drop
Hey Alex, can you get a F-450 pick-up or a chassis cab at Enterprize ?
I've only seen them with stake back lift gates. Not gooseneck
I don’t think so, you’d have to ask
People are not easy on the equipment when unloading, good load, the way we like them, lite and paying good!
You should do a 500k mile long term test of a 2021 Ford.
What kind of straps are you using in the video? I really like how they give you that slot under the ratchet to store the slack.
Kenedyne
Tow Piglet Thank you sir!
Ugh. Alex, I can’t wait to get my new 16GN-40 ! ! They are saying December. When are yours gonna be done??
I have no idea, it’s been 3 months already since I ordered them
Tow Piglet Oh my. That’s crazy!! My dealer buys 4 million in inventory from them every year. Ordered mine about 6 weeks ago. It’s ok I’m not starting until January or so. At my age it’s kind of a hobby anyways. 😆
You’re on a roll keep it going
Hey alex what is the max weight you can load on that 16gn 40ft and what is the empty trailer weight
9,500 pounds
Hey Alex, how do you like that new Ford dually with the 10 speed transmission compared to the Ram 3500 dually? Can't wait to see how you like the 2021 Ford.
Is awesome
Have you ever pick up or deliver in South Texas like in McAllen Tx. Area us OTR get alot of frieght for dry van or Flat beds . But I want to know how the frieght for Hotshot Is ?
Not good, I delivered there 2 weeks ago
Are the Torflex 8k or 9k and how do they ride empty? Thanks.
8k really good
I had a loaded trailer I let my cousin use. He called me. The loader had @13k on it. He shoved it like that. So he called me to check it out.
They offered to buy the trailer. But then I am short one. This was my 2nd best one. He paid for metal repairs, inspection. But you still worry.
New ride on the way, I think your the best thing that happened to enterprise. 👍 Do the other rental situations rent like enterprise does? Or have you looked into Ryder or Penske? I assume there is a reason why you haven't. Keep on trucking.🙌
From what I have seen, Penske and Ryder don't have 3500 series trucks to lease out. Not sure about Hertz. I know that Penske has Ford F550 for sale. But they are V-10, not 6.7 Power Stroke Diesel. At least according to their website.
@@markbremmer8642 I appreciate you looking that up. The ole enterprise list is pretty long lol.
@@the305hauler I looked up Penske some time back thinking about buying a truck to do hot shot with. Didn't see no 3500 series trucks on their website, except for box trucks.
@@markbremmer8642
Thanks Mark, where Penske's prices any good for there box trucks.
@@the305hauler you may need to check there website. I don't remember exactly what the price was.
Go out there and get some this week y’all! Happy Monday!!
Do your trucks have tire chains?
Not yet
Hey bro I have a buddy of mine that is interested on hotshots with out cdl can you give some advice for him or maybe he can call you some time soon
Love the channel bro🔥🔥🔥🔥 how many miles did you do in total
I don’t have that number in front of me but a lot
Tow Piglet I’m in school right now getting my class A.. when I become an owner operator can you dispatch for me? I live in Newark NJ
Maybe you need to take a picture of those marks in the trailer and all of the stuff for your record
Alex, since you have started hiring drivers, are you going to look into purchasing trucks instead of having to wait on Enterprise? These trucks seem to have a good resale at 100k if you didn’t want to keep them into the triple digits
No I want to keep doing the enterprise trucks
@@TowPiglet how come?
Makin Cash it’s less head ache and no credit check
@@makincash3337 tax write-off for sure. Business expense write off for sure.
I’d be calling them and sending them the bill for the rail, that’s not acceptable at all
Good morning! Any chance you need a driver? I live in Houston & have my cdl
Best of luck Zeus 😁
Not yet, still waiting on enterprise trucks and Bigtex trailers
I got my cdls and I live in georgia.I would love to drive for you.
norberto alvarado I cant hire out of state people but also later this week I have the video just for you
Tow Piglet that sounds hopeful! Will get in contact with you thru fb or ig to get on the waiting list
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@@MrHbee87 DIME TU
Love your videos man keep it ip
No, you're good! I'll be pissed about the rub rail...
Check for a bent spindle
I want to know how Fay is hooking you up when I keep hearing from her office they are 5 month out of stock on trucks?
Oscar Medina established customer.
@@ko9446 exactly. He has a track history. He works within program, repeat business, bit of free advertising.... smart businesses cater to ‘ own moneymakers, that pay on time. I would rather someone who takes care of stuff, pays on tine, notifying me of issues... then unknown offering slightly more... that I have to chase down.
Great vid. Did you get some chains for the new girl yet?
Not yet
The bearings will go out soon,The bearing is made to hold strain for different angle
I would say not likely. But then again he was empty, hard turning around and bent TWO rims.... I would have said empty that’s not possible.
Larry Thompson It will shorten the life of bearings for sure
Welcome to Texas TP rates are kind of picking up 💰
I agree
I'd had their ass. When I had my flatbed, guy broke a side kit post and bent a rub rail. I fought them over it and they decided to have it repaired on-site and pay me 1k for lost day. Thats your equipment and it is what pays your bills. Today its 1 bend, tomorrow another. Next thing you know you have to replace the rail because you can't run straps anymore. Now you miss work on your dime fixing their mess up. Learned along time ago. After all if we mess up their product they hold us accountable. Please hold them accountable. Dont be part of the problem letting companies destroy your equipment.
Hopefully your trailer bearings didn't get rung too badly. When we operate, stuff happens.
I hope its just the rub rail. That was some gnarly distance.
Alright I’m ready to be hired.
Empty enclosed 7’ X7’x 18’ looking for a 4000 lbs max load. St Regis, MT to Denver area. Half ton pulling enclosed empty back. Doing hopefully full, and food for family. Delivered a player piano, dressers, bedroom set... packed to roof. MPG sucked with 40mph headwind. Your load would have pulled easier. Wish i had had 1 ton psd here. 850 miles each way to get it.... locked out OD, had to play hills to avoid reving engine, heating transmission. Yep dang hard to hotshot a half ton. ;). But I didn’t have to log my hours.
Workers inside that building be like drinking their coffee and looking out the door saying "wtf is up with that guy out there talking to a camera"
lol so true
Has anyone noticed the difference in attitude between South Georgia and TP? Alex, I believe your talent lies in logistics.
K Jenkins two sides of the business,both are great at doing what they do and I enjoy seeing the downside to hotshotting it’s like a reality check for new guys and some not so new guys. Or TP is really on some good meds and is happy no matter what if so I need some of those meds too,
Ya Robert's a different animal. Enjoy both these channels
Some people really do have the knack for it
I was working as a mechanic in the army and got thrown into the supply position because they needed someone who was computer literate to fill until the new 92a got done in processing. This was after I did a similar position for 2 years in Germany. Hardly ever touched a vehicle. Instead I just coordinated the maintenance and financial side of TMPs. (We weren't allowed to work on the TMPs because they're leased through a 3rd party organization that's local to Germany) Thats when I learned I have more passion for logistics than as a mechanic. Don't get me wrong I love getting dirty under the hood but I love transportation and logistics more.
I spend way less time mad at inanimate objects and people working in transportation. So overall I'm just happier. It was a win win for me.
I'm out and driving with swift and huge surprise to me even. They treat me really well. Way better than I ever expected form a mega carrier.
@@Dortchskii I enjoy these military stories, two other family members who served went through the same thing, one was a computer logistics, worked the mail room..lol
Keep it up man
I know more the feeling of a bad day...🤷🏻♂️😅🤣
Awesome!!
He pushed it 2'! That's seriously wrong and they should be 100! Responsible
Ounce a year no many loads like this,the brokers they try make more money good luck!!
Hey Man for real get ahold of me when you can. You won’t want to pass this opportunity up
Don’t worry all that advertisements from a 10 min video will pay for that
Why not file a claim with that customer?
Tow motor operator could have seriously injured someone for his negligence. When I got knocked off a trailer and broke my shoulder , ribs and hand and inner ear damage from hitting my head on the blacktop first thing the lawyer asked was it because of the tow motor driver. Had it been I wouldn’t be working today financially required to work that is .
He accidentally knocked off the brake luckily I wasn’t near him but yeah it could’ve been much worse
Tow Piglet I had a guy pin me between the forklift and trailer when I first started driving 30 years ago and I thought I was going to have something missing but thank goodness it was just a bruising. I don’t trust other operators to this day . Either way it would seem they owe you about 500.00 for repairs and having it inspected again
@@steveriley1600 so you have had multiple accidents where you where hurt while, loading / unloading ??
@@TowPiglet still should have filed an incident report to company with pics of a 2ft drag. Maybe cosmetic now. But zing off those bearings 5k miles down the road wrecking spindle . Oh wait different episode. If situation was opposite you bet they go after you
thats why you purchase automotive insurance,
Just about every flat bed out there has rub rail damage. Nothing new
Let me work for you !
Nice!!
Could have bowed the axles. Hope that didn't happen
Drove fine after so I’m glad it’s ok
Maybe they squared up the trailer to the axles?
No I’m transit video this time?
Super exciting.
i'll bet you my dirty socks that the guy operating the LULL ran into the building
and then blamed the other hotshot driver... after he drove away of course !
How do I get me $350... You bet my rub rail
Wow🤦🏽♂️ horrible gradall driver that machines forks extend out there literally no way he should have hit you lol
He jumped out and accidentally hit the e brake and it rolled into the trailer
Slow down dude caffeine overload
You mean coke
Aha just playing or not aha
Ya Coke overload
Less coffee bro
Claim em
hardcore Alice.
We know your thing 🤫 you’re voting red 💪🏻
Haha i know where that place at
I like how no one likes to talk about it but they can't help but to talk about it. This political cancer is way worse than one would think.
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The person who is reading this comment i wish you great success health love and happiness i am from morocco have a good life for everyone here God bless United States of America ^^💟🕇
WWAAATTT
You dont need to talk politics... We know your a raging LIBRAL.. LOL
Kidding... its obvious we're you stand
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fix youre mic please! My ears hurt!
What’s wrong with it?
@@TowPiglet It sounds distorted sometimes and crackles
That’s weird, any other videos that you noticed this on?
@@TowPiglet Most of the newer ones, doesnt do it on my phone though
OpTik it’s on your end, no problems on my devices.
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Here ---I will say it for you TRUMP 2020